
Graphic organisers is an effective way of learning. It allows students to make connections with subjects, it allows students to think on a broader level. The use of graphic organisers allows students to form ideas by writing things down, use images and use cross-linkages. Graphic organisers cater for most of Gardner's intelligences, such as: the visual learners; interpersonal learners; linguistic learners and the interpersonal learners. Linguistic and interpersonal learners are able to work collaboratively and share ideas. Vygotsky suggests that knowledge is constructed through social interactions; through graphic organisers knowledge can be constructed effectively. Interpersonal and visual learners may use graphic organisers as a tool for creative problem solving. Graphic organisers are a good cognitive tool with in a learning environment because students are able to summarise information, think through problems, and images help to recall information. (http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newISS_01.htm)